Ring in the new year with great fireworks images

In the United States, there’s a long tradition of shooting fireworks to welcome the new year. US new years’ parades and shooting off fireworks come from traditions from the mid-17th century, blending European and African heritages. Traditional new...

My Tripod is Verboten! What do I do?

It’s happening more and more to travelers across the world. Regardless of the reason, use of tripods in some locations is now forbidden. You can’t use a tripod on top of the Arc de Triomphe, on the third level observation deck of the Eiffel Tower, or the top deck of...

10 tips for compelling museum photography

If you’re like me, you enjoy traveling to new and interesting cities. One of the wonderful things great cities have to offer is the chance to view and experience outstanding and occasionally extraordinary art. Sometimes you have the chance to photograph it. Often...